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Preparation |
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1. What
should I bring with me? |
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- Chapstick or other lip
balm
- Passports and
photocopies
- Light cotton shirt for
mornings
- Hat
- Warm clothes for the
night (it's best to dress in layers as the
temperature fluctuates during the day)
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2. What is
the weather like in the desert? |
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In
winter: 20º – 30º C (68º – 86º F) during the
day, 4º – 5º C (39º – 41º F) at night.
In
spring and fall: 25º – 45º C (77º - 95º F)
during the day and 7º – 8ºC (44º – 46º F) at
night.
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3. How
much spending money should I bring with me in
the desert? |
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You need only
enough for personal items like souvenirs, extra
drinks, extra snacks, laundry in hotel, etc.
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4. Is it
proper to wear shorts? |
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Shorts
in the desert is a bad idea as you might get sun
burned. However decent shorts are fine to wear.
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5. Is it
alright to take pictures of locals? |
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It is
appropriate to ask permission first. Your guide
can take care of that.
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6. Are
there any hidden expenses? |
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Oasis
Expeditions takes care of all expenses related
to your expedition. These will be described in
your detailed trip itinerary.
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Personal and
Hygiene |
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1. What
kind of hotel facilities can I expect? |
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The
hotels vary depending on the expedition.
However, all hotels will be clean, comfortable,
and include hot water private bathrooms.
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2. Do I
have access to bathrooms when camping? |
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Take a
few steps in any direction away from the camp
and close the imaginary door behind you :). Use
the toilet paper you’re bringing along and make
sure to burn it as it’s not biodegradable.
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3. When
camping for several days, do I have access to
bathing facilities? |
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Water is
a valuable asset in the desert that needs to be
used wisely. We will use natural hot springs and
hotel facilities when available.
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4. What
kind of tents will I be using? |
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We
provide sealed bottom nylon tents. Each tent
accommodates two people.
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Safety |
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1. Is it
safe to camp at night with scorpions and snakes
around? |
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During
the winter, snakes and scorpions are in a state
of hibernation. So it is very unlikely for you
to encounter any. In the summer, your guide will
explain how to avoid them and how to choose the
safest camping spot.
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2. In case
of emergency, do we have contact with the
outside world? |
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All of
our expeditions include satellite phones and VHF
radios. We can contact the outside world if
needed.
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3. Will
the cars be carrying first aid? |
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All of
our expeditions include a first aid kit.
However, you will need to bring any prescription
medication you require.
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4. During
our free time is it safe to explore and climb
mountains? |
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It is
safe to explore and climb mountains as long as
you avoid climbs that have an above average risk
factor. An injury in such a remote place is very
hard to handle.
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In the
Desert |
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1. Do I
have free time to explore? |
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You will
have ample time to explore. During each day’s
briefing, your guide will discuss this point.
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2. Do I
have time to take pictures? |
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Yes, you
have time for pictures. Our tour pace allow
plenty of time for photography.
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3. How
many passengers does each vehicle
accommodate? |
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Each
vehicle accommodates four passengers.
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4. What is
the seating arrangement? |
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All
vehicles have forward facing seats.
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5. Will I
have drinking water available at all
times? |
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Oasis
will provide bottled drinking water throughout
the expedition.
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6. Will I
have access to my baggage at all
times? |
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Your
baggage will be in the same car with you at all
times.
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7. Am I
expected to cook my own meals? |
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Unless
otherwise mentioned, you will not be asked to
participate in any of the cooking or cleaning
processes.
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